Cards have different effects based on when you play them.

Each turn also features a conflict, with the rewards getting bigger as the game goes on.

The sandworms also look great, intimidating pieces of plastic that tower over the wooden cubes representing standard troops.

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It’s kind of like a new edition.

The tide of battle can also be turned by intrigue cards that are gathered and kept secret.

They can also be recalled to draw an extra card or power various other cards and abilities.

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The leaders also have their own mini boards and special decks.

The game does come with a mini expansion, CHOAM, that Id recommend playing with immediately.

Leaders can be randomly doled out or drafted and will also have a major impact on your strategy.

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While the variety of leaders adds to the replayability, theyre far from balanced.

Should you buy Dune: Imperium - Uprising?

It’s amongst thebest board gamesfor strategy fans.

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It was conducted by a writer with years of experience reviewing, critiquing, and covering tabletop games.

For more recommendations, be sure to check out our guide to thebest cooperative board gamesor thebest tabletop RPGs.

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